Frauenhaarfarn

[ˈfʁaʊ̯ənhaːɐ̯ˌfaʁn]

/[ˈfʁaʊ̯ənhaːɐ̯ˌfaʁn]/ noun

The verdict

“Frauenhaarfarn” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Vertreter der Pflanzengattung der „Frauenhaarfarne“ (fachsprachlich: Adiantum)

Corpus desk

Index DE-frauenhaarfarn · Frauenhaarfarn · German

Frauenhaarfarn · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-6 6 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "F" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Frauenhaarfarn
PropertyValue
HeadwordFrauenhaarfarn
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈfʁaʊ̯ənhaːɐ̯ˌfaʁn]
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Frauenhaarfarn“ im Deutschen

Frauenhaarfarnliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Frauenhaarfarn is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈfʁaʊ̯ənhaːɐ̯ˌfaʁn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Frauenhaarfarn doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Frauenhaarfarn, spelled F-R-A-U-E-N-H-A-A-R-F-A-R-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Vertreter der Pflanzengattung der „Frauenhaarfarne“ (fachsprachlich: Adiantum)
  2. 2
    Vertreter der Farnart „Frauenhaarfarn“ (fachsprachlich: Adiantum capillus-veneris) aus der Gattung der Frauenhaarfarne (Adiantum)

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Frauenhaarfarn appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Kennzeichnendes Merkmal der Gattung Frauenhaarfarne ist der umgeschlagene Blattrand, der die Sori bedeckt.“
  2. „Da gibt es den Jochblattbalsambaum (Commiphora multijuga), mit dem zierlich hängenden Laub, das an Frauenhaarfarn erinnert und der auch im blattlosen Zutand an dem schönen glatten weinroten Stamm leicht zu erkennen ist.“

Synonyms

AdiantumVenushaarAdiantum capillus-veneris

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Frauenhaarfarn"?
"Frauenhaarfarn" is spelled F-R-A-U-E-N-H-A-A-R-F-A-R-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfʁaʊ̯ənhaːɐ̯ˌfaʁn].
What does "Frauenhaarfarn" mean?
As a noun, "Frauenhaarfarn" means: Vertreter der Pflanzengattung der „Frauenhaarfarne“ (fachsprachlich: Adiantum)
How do you pronounce "Frauenhaarfarn"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Frauenhaarfarn" is [ˈfʁaʊ̯ənhaːɐ̯ˌfaʁn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Frauenhaarfarn" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list